ACAMPO - Detectives were investigating a homicide Friday after a man was shot in a rural part of northern San Joaquin County, possibly while confronting a trespasser, authorities said.

Deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of Peltier Road in Acampo about 3:40 a.m. on a report of a person shot, officials said. When they arrived, they found Kristopher Hoyt, 36, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Hoyt was taken to a hospital, where he died of his injuries, said Deputy Les Garcia, a spokesman for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.

Detectives were called to the scene to take over the investigation. Investigators learned that Hoyt may have been shot during a confrontation with one or more trespassers on the property.

There was no description of the killer, and authorities released no additional details. Investigators have not revealed whether they have identified a suspect, but no arrests have been made, Garcia said.

The Sheriff's Office encouraged anyone with information about the shooting to call (209) 468-4400. Cellphone users can anonymously text information to 274637 (CRIMES) by entering keyword SJSO followed by their tip.